Kalamazoo Family Pictures: The Smiths

I have to admit, I was a little worried about how this session would go. I woke up that morning without a voice. But, It didn’t seem to be a real problem. Mom and dad stepped in to help out. This is just another fantastic family. Thanks so much for letting me have a glimpse into your world. Enjoy!

I love the more candid shots...the everyday things that no one is there with a camera to

photograph. Those are always my favorite. I want to document the relationships and

then the person. In my opinion, those photographs will end up meaning more down the line.

Meet the Petrey Family, Kalamazoo

This was one of the most beautiful sessions that I have done all year.

All things were going right that day...a great setting, a fantastic family, and

beautiful weather!! I will be using this park in the future. Thanks to Stacey for

suggesting the site and for letting me capture the energy of her amazing family.

You've gotta love this little guy and his grandma...Love this picture!

Another one of my favorites. He cracked me up...full of energy and

smiles.

portraits from the last few months

Carmen- Fenton, Michigan

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Maddie- Kalamazoo

I think this one is my favorite.

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Haley- Mattawan

My Pick

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Liana-Oshtemo

I love this one!

Senior pictures in Paw Paw, Michigan

Alex is a real natural in front of the camera. If you just point the camera in her direction, she’ll take care of the rest. She was a dream to photograph, and the camera loved her face! We decided to take her senior pictures at her grandmother’s farm in Paw Paw, Michigan. The farm property was surrounded by grape and an apple orchard, had a beautiful red barn, and was the home of an endearing little cat named George. George loves Alex, and was the first person to greet me upon my arrival to the farm.

Alex plays golf and is thinking of going to Colorado for nursing school next year. Congratulations Alex!

I extend a special thanks to Alex’s mom, her grandmother, and to George the cat. You were all a great help.

That's George. I couldn't forget about him.

Discovering Dottie, senior portraits, Kalamazoo

A couple of weeks ago, I gathered my gear and headed out to photograph a very sweet and beautiful go-getter named Dottie at the Van Buren Youth Camp in Bloomingdale, Michigan. Her mom informed me that Dottie is a clarinet section leader in the school band, plays lacrosse, is a counselor at the VBYC, has AP classes, is in the National Honor Society, works, and still finds time to spend with her younger brother. My only question is…when does this girl sleep? Dottie mentioned that she was considering going into veterinary medicine. It stuck with me because she brought her 3 dogs along.

Thanks to Dottie’s mom for all of her help and to her brother Adrian. I can see that her family adores her and will really miss her when she starts school. Congratulation!

A picture with Dottie and her brother